Accounting Specialist

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Job Description

At Regions, the Accounting Specialist performs a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a related financial area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, provides support to internal and external clients to ensure proper validation of expenses, collect information, solve issues, and ensure internal requests are addressed effectively
• Reconciles bank accounts, balances general or subsidiary ledgers, and processes payments
• Researches and resolves routine discrepancies using accounting systems
• Compiles segments of monthly closings, annual reports, ad hoc reports, etc.
• Develops and maintains reports and files for accounts payable processing
• Adheres to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company guidelines
• Work is prescribed and completed with limited autonomy
  
  

This position requires the tracking of time and is eligible for overtime hours worked in excess of 40 per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of basic accounting, administrative, or related experience
  
  

Preferences

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• Ability to multi-task and complete work in a timely manner
• Data entry skills
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
  
  

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense.

This position supports the daily invoice processing workflow, including invoice review, data entry, and issue resolution.

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Minimum

Job Range Target:

$37,750.00 USD

Median

$44,940.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans

This job is not incentive eligible.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program
  
  

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location Details

Regions Center

Location:

Birmingham, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.

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